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Glasgow, UK

I received 6 points for the living part of pip you need 8 so I didn’t get it I received 4 points for mobility and again you need 8 for that too. I’m planning on an appeal because the assessor had lied about a lot on my report. She also put down that I can do almost everything that I can’t do and proved to her it can’t do.

November 9, 2017
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A MyFibroTeam Member

I did. I had someone with experience in filling out the PIP form help me out, so i was lucky.
The truth is the questions are a trap and if you don't say specifically what they are asking for they don't award you the money.
It's ridiculous.
I recommend finding someone with experience to help you fill it out xxx

November 10, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Go for it. It may take months. I was receiving both elements of PIP at the enhanced rate, awarded for 3years. 2 years in I got a letter saying I needed to be re-assessed. In March they gave me 0, yes that's zero, points. The "health professional" even told me that she was changing descriptors in the original assessment and lied about or excluded answers I gave her. It has taken months but finally I'm waiting for a date for the Tribunal hearing. Good luck, and stick with it. They should not be able to do this to people in serious need. Big hug

November 10, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've had two appeals turned down both times 2 points short

November 9, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Only because I was diagnosed with other conditions

November 9, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

It's so unfair I was on work-related ESA for a year and I have had no money now since July my partner self employed and according to them he can support me I've been told I can apply for Pip but I'm worried that I won't get it anyway and it's like a lottery depending on who you assessor is and what mood they're in, it's ridiculous they should recognise fibromyalgia and just awarded Pip end of we're not faking it I'm sure that's what they think makes me so angry when there's people on benefits that are milking the system and get away with it and we genuinely need it and don't get nothing and you also have the added worry and stress about applying

November 9, 2017

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